Communications Manager

Management Full Time

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Position Summary

The Communications Manager is responsible for overseeing all communications-related aspects of the

Church, supporting parish and ministry leaders in conveying their vision, and communication priorities to appropriate audiences. The Manager, in collaboration with relevant parish personnel, will create, organize, plan, implement and evaluate overall communication efforts, messaging and strategies on behalf of the parish and community. Areas of oversight include, but are not limited to, social media strategy, website administration, event materials development and dissemination of news and information to Parishioners and community members.

Reporting Relationship

The Communications Manager reports directly to the Parish Administrator.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Assists clergy, staff, and lay leaders in communications to include the calendar of events, newsletter, social media, electronic media, and all other forms of print communication
  • Assists in philanthropy and church events with media documentation (photography and video)
  • Facilitates, conducts, and oversees all media content and AV needs for worship services and other
  • Guides and supports staff to define, develop and effectively communicate messages to parish-wide or event specific audiences. Includes flyers, mailing inserts, brochures, signage, event materials, etc.
  • Establishes and conveys process and timelines for content submissions for communication materials

(example: newsletter)

  • Oversees development of and coordinates in-house communications produced by other staff
  • Creates presentations for the clergy and staff as needed
  • Serves as webmaster for website; keeping the content updated and current, proactively offering innovative suggestions to continually enhance the parish’s communications to parishioners and community at large
  • Serves as the point of contact for technical support questions/issues related to online presence technologies, including Realm (interactive parish database), online signups, and online forms. Provides training for staff and parishioners when necessary.
  • Manage vendor relations related to creative outsourcing (photographers, graphic designers, etc.) of special publications, reports, etc.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to exercise excellent judgment and maintain professional conduct
  • Strong oral, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in media platforms, web content creation, media and technology software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Effective collaborative style with colleagues and members of the parish

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, media content & relations, or a related field
  • Minimum three years’ experience in a communications related field
  • Experience in the non-profit sector, faith-based experience preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Rate: $25-28 hourly

Benefits: Full health, dental and eye insurance, pension benefits, and paid time off

Schedule: Sunday to Thursday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • St. Louis, MO 63124: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Communication skills: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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